Out of the Darkness Walk - Saturday, September 14 at Cougar Field

JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST SUICIDE ON SEPTEMBER 14^TH IN CHATHAM 

 9^th Annual Out of The Darkness Walk To Support

The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

What:                          9^th Annual Morris County Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Date:                           Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time:                          4:00 PM Registration; 5:00 PM Walk

Location:                    Cougar Field, 320 Shunpike Road, Chatham Township

Register Online:        www.afsp.org/morriscounty

Benefitting:                The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Facebook page:        https://www.facebook.com/Morris.County.Suicide.Prevention.Walk  

Curt Ritter, former Chatham Township Mayor and Chair of the Morris County Out of the Darkness Walk, commented, “Today, suicide touches one in five American families. On average there are 132 suicides a day and in New Jersey, it is the third leading cause of death among youth between 10 and 24.

“Suicide does not discriminate and I encourage everyone to take an active role in bringing greater awareness to this important topic and consider participating in our 9^th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk. Our prior walks have raised more than $700,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and as equally important they have created conversations and helped to remove the stigma around mental illness.

“I want to thank our volunteers, the many walkers who have already registered, and our sponsors who have helped make this year’s Walk one of the largest and most successful in New Jersey.”

About The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. www.afsp.org  

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 Media Contact:

Curt Ritter
Chair, Morris County Out of the Darkness Walk
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